SANDMAN XII
A long run on the beach
Follow the oceans edge from Dunsborough to Busselton and back on a low tide under a full moon
saturday 23 january 2027
Start time for the next edition is 2AM on Saturday 23 January 2027. For the avoidance of doubt, if you've seen the sun set on Friday evening, you will be running on the beach before you see it again (at 5:31am on Saturday).
Sandman 50 is a 50km running race from Old Dunsborough boat ramp to Busselton Jetty and back. The course is on the beach, with the nominal race line being within 3 metres of the water’s edge.
Start time for the next edition is 2AM on Saturday 23 January 2027. For the avoidance of doubt, if you've seen the sun set on Friday evening, you will be running on the beach before you see it again (at 5:31am on Sunday).
Registration will open in mid 2026.
Entrants can do the entire race solo, or can compete in teams of two, doing 25km each, with the changeover at Busselton Jetty. Entry fee is $70 for solo runners ($60 for AURA members), and $95 for a relay team of two. Sandman 50 is listed by the Australian Ultra Runners Association
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